Honda CB400T
| Manufacturer | Honda Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | Dream |
| Production | 1977–1981 |
| Predecessor | Honda CB400F |
| Successor | Honda CB250N/CB400N |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 395 cc (24.1 cu in), Air-cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin, three ohv |
| Bore / stroke | 70.5 mm (2.78 in) x 50.6 mm (1.99 in) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Top speed | 108.69 mph (174.92 km/h)[1] |
| Ignition type | capacitor discharge electronic ignition, kick & electric start |
| Transmission | 5 speed Manual, chain final drive |
| Frame type | Diamond |
| Brakes | Front hydraulic disc brake; drum rear [2] |
| Tyres |
Front 3.60"-19; Rear 4.10"-18[2] |
| Wheelbase | 1,389 mm (54.7 in) |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,131 mm (83.9 in) W: 729 mm (28.7 in) H: 1,125 mm (44.3 in) |
| Seat height | 800 mm (31 in) |
| Weight |
179.6 kg (396 lb) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 14 l (3.1 imp gal; 3.7 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 48 mpg-imp (5.9 L/100 km; 40 mpg-US) [1] |
| Related |
Honda CB250T Honda CB250N Honda CB400N Honda CB400T I/T II Honda CM400 Honda CB450T Honda CB450SC Honda CB450DX-K |
The Honda CB400T was a twin-cylinder four-stroke motorcycle produced from 1977 to 1981. It used the same engine family as the Honda_CB250N/CB400N. The motorcycle is not to be confused with the modern Honda CB400 or the four-cylinder Honda CB400F.
Having introduced the first four-cylinder motorcycles for the 350; 400; 500; 550 and 750 -classes, Honda seemed to take a step back with this parallel twin with classic 360° crank-layout. Nevertheless the engine showed to be reliable and sturdy and was to be a long living design used in all Honda's 400 & 450 twins for the next 10–15 years.
The engine featured a diamond type frame-configuration, 3-valve design of the combustion chamber, tandem balance-shafts in the front left side of the engine and CDI ignition. In addition, the CB400T also introduced the "Com-Star" compound aluminum-rims, using tubeless tires for the first time.
The motorcycle is somewhat popular nowadays due to its reliability and 'retro factor,' and also due to the general resurrection in classic motorcycles. The model has become particularly popular with motorcycle enthusiasts interested in converting the motorcycle into Café racers. The 400 size class was also popular in the 1980 era, as well as now, because of restricted ("learner's") driver's licenses or insurance which allowed a maximum of 400 cc engine size.[3]